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Saint Patrick: The Real Story Behind Ireland's Patron Saint
Who was Saint Patrick really? In this episode, Lucas and Luna peel back centuries of legend to uncover the man behind the myth — a fifth-century British-born missionary who was kidnapped by Irish raiders, enslaved for six years, and returned to Ireland to spread Christianity. Discover how his own writings, the Confession and the Letter to the Soldiers of Coroticus, reveal a humble, flawed, and fiercely determined figure. Explore his creative use of the shamrock (a story with no contemporary evidence), the Paschal fire on the Hill of Slane, and the Synod of Armagh. Learn why Patrick's…
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